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Coumadin® (Warfarin)
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Lactose
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Sodium
This is a low sodium recipe.

GERD / Acid Reflux
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This recipe is safe for those who are sensitive to gluten. Lea & Perrins Worcestershire sauce (sold in the United States) is gluten-free.

 

"What most moved him was a certain meal on beans." -Robert Browning

The refrigerator light goes on...

They are called "baked beans," and you can put the pot in the oven instead of cooking these on the stovetop, but I find it easier to control the cooking using the range.


 

Boston Baked Beans

Servings: 12 | Serving size: about 3/4 cup

Cooking Time: 400 Minutes

This recipe can be multiplied by 2, makes great leftovers, and keeps well, refrigerated, 4-5 days.

1 lb dried great Northern beans
14 cups water (divided)
1 tsp olive oil
2 slices bacon (diced)
2 medium onions (diced)
1/4 cup brown sugar
2 Tbsp molasses
1 Tbsp no salt added tomato paste
1 tsp ground mustard
1/4 tsp ground cloves
1 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce
1/4 tsp salt

Healthy Recipe for Boston Baked Beans from Dr. Gourmet

Place the dried beans in a large sauce pan with 4 cups of water over high heat.

When the water boils, reduce the heat to a simmer and cook the beans for 1 hour. Stir occasionally.

Drain and rinse the beans with cool water.

Place the olive oil in a medium stock pot over medium high heat and add the bacon.

Cook for about 1 minute, stirring frequently.

Add the onions and cook for about 5 minutes. Stir frequently.

Add the drained and rinsed beans, brown sugar, molasses, tomato paste, mustard, cloves, Worcestershire, salt, and 6 cups of water.

Stir well and simmer covered for 4 hours. Stir occasionally, and add more water one cup at a time as needed.

Cook for another hour uncovered.

Serve.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size: about 3/4 cup

Servings: 12

Amount Per Serving

Calories 242 Calories from Fat 28
% Daily Value
Total Fat 2g 4%
    Saturated Fat 1g 3%
    Monounsaturated Fat 1g
    Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 3mg 1%
Sodium 117mg 5%
Total Carbohydrates 44g 15%
    Dietary Fiber 9g 29%
    Sugars 13g
Protein 12g
Vitamin A 0% Vitamin C 21%
Calcium 13% Iron 24%
Vitamin K 3 mcg Potassium 1012 mg
Magnesium 100 mg